Raising Capital by Alignment & Trust with Investors with Tim Herriage | 65

In this episode, I sit down with Tim Herriage—real estate investor, entrepreneur, and founder of Ternus—to talk about his journey from Marine Corps veteran to flipping thousands of homes and launching lending platforms backed by institutional capital. Tim opens up about what he learned working with Blackstone, the key to building investor trust, and how he’s raising capital differently with his latest startup.We dive into why speed, transparency, and storytelling matter more than ever, especially when you’re raising funds or building in a tough market. Whether you’re active or passive in real estate, this conversation will challenge how you think about capital, credibility, and scaling your business.Episode Highlights[0:00] – How Tim scaled from construction into national home flipping[3:17] – Building and selling a trade show that attracted Blackstone[5:22] – Losing motivation and rediscovering purpose through “Start With Why”[7:22] – The vision behind Ternus and why speed is their unfair advantage[10:00] – How they closed the largest DSR loan in company history[12:37] – What Tim learned about marketing and budgeting from Wall Street[15:36] – Using crowdfunding to raise capital and build community[18:58] – Why simplicity and relatability are your best investor marketing tools[22:09] – The cash flow fund vs. equity fund—how investors can choose[25:42] – Structuring ownership to align incentives and exit plans[29:43] – Where the debt and housing markets are headed next[33:20] – Why Tim’s buying notes instead of chasing syndications[36:24] – Macroeconomic outlook: inflation, rates, and recession risk[38:23] – How to invest with Ternus and follow Tim’s next moves5 Key TakeawaysYour track record doesn’t matter if you can’t communicate it—clarity builds trust.Speed, certainty, and service are the new currency in private lending.Raising capital today requires storytelling, not spreadsheets.Investor alignment is everything—offer structure matters more than hype.In uncertain markets, building for the rebound is the ultimate play.Links & Resources:Ternus Investments – https://www.ternus.com/Follow Tim on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/timherriageIf this episode sparked new ideas on how to raise capital, build trust, or position your investing business for the future, follow, rate, and review the show—it helps us reach more investors ready to build something big.